Navigate your Caring Journey

Join our monthly virtual information sessions designed specifically for carers. Each session features guest speakers who provide practical advice on topics that matter most in your caring role. Learn about financial assistance options, end of-life planning, arranging respite and how to access different government and community services. These sessions offer a supportive space to gain knowledge, ask questions and connect with others who understand the caring journey.

Session 1: Monday, 2nd February

"Creating Calm at Home: Support for Carers"

Topics covered:

• Why this matters: clutter, home and wellbeing
• Practical and logistical support: what Changing Seasons does and why it helps
• Understanding transition: home suitability, retirement communities and lifestyle change
• When a loved one dies: practical steps, estate clearance and what to do next
• Questions and answers

Session 2: Monday, 2nd March

"Navigating a Palliative Diagnosis for Carers"

Topics covered:

• Understanding palliative care: what it means and what to expect
• Communication strategies: talking with your loved one, family members and healthcare teams
• Advance care planning: ensuring your loved one's wishes are known and respected
• Managing symptoms and comfort care at home
• Emotional support: coping with grief, anxiety and difficult feelings
• Practical decision-making: balancing medical choices with quality of life
• Self-care for carers: sustaining yourself through the journey
• Available support services and resources
• Questions and answers

Session 3: Monday, 6th April

"Nutrition and Comfort Care: Supporting Your Loved One's Changing Needs"

Topics covered:

• Understanding changing appetites
• Shifting focus from quantity to quality
• Managing common challenges (nausea, swallowing difficulties, dehydration)
• Emotional aspects of food and caring
• Practical strategies for mealtimes
• Questions and answers